Car comparison

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32VvsBMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet

3.4 i V8 32V

300 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1993
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E30)

2.3

215 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1991

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3

  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    303 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    323 Nm
    238 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
300hp224kW
215hp160kW
Torque
323Nm238lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
775km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
2,302cc140cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,235mm49in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,414mm56in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,435mm56in
Trunk volume
300L
303L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
86L
62L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32VBMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3PowerTorque
  • Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V7,200 rpm4,200 rpm7,450 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,600 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
30.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
215 hp
160 kW

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V has 85 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 and Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
265 km/h
165 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
239 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V6.3 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.37.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 and Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: 3.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
775 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
6.3 s
265 km/h
165 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
215 hp
160 kW
7.3 s
239 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
303 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
300 hp
224 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
303 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
775 km
482 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
303 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32VBMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 93 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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